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Epidemiology Terms: A Glossary of Epidemiological Words

Gideon

Incidence Incidence refers to the probability of a disease occurring in a given population in a specific time period. Seroprevalence Seroprevalence refers to the number of people in a population who test positive antibodies to a pathogen (infectious virus or bacteria).

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The Great Handwashing Debate

Exploring Health

This theory is gaining traction as the relationship between the human microbiome and the immune system becomes better understood. Could exposing ourselves to pathogens by reducing hygiene improve the composition of our microbiomes and, therefore, strengthen our immune systems defenses?